Eligible Bachelors: Canada’s newest university graduates face an increasingly challenging job market
Authors Pete Nelson, Senior Economist at Labour Market Information Council Boxi Yang, Senior Research Associate at The Conference Board of Canada Introduction For years, earning a bachelor’s degree was seen as…
Reflections from CEWIL 2025: Staff takeaways on work-integrated learning
The impact and potential of work-integrated learning are real LMIC arrived in Hamilton for CEWIL Canada’s annual conference amid an economy in flux, educational institutions facing a new fiscal reality and…
Mirage or Reality? The Limitations of Online Job Postings
Introduction Online job postings (OJP) are everywhere-on LinkedIn, platforms like Indeed, and company websites. But as more researchers, policymakers, and educators turn to OJP for real-time insights, one important question remains:…
Reflections from the 2025 Polytechnics Showcase
A first impression of Winnipeg Truth and reconciliation in action The role of Indigenous people in Winnipeg and Canada’s history and the importance of meaningfully working with Indigenous people to boost…
Welcome to Canada! (But Not the Full Labour Market)
Introduction Every year, thousands of skilled newcomers arrive in Canada, ready to put their expertise to work. What many believe will be a straightforward process of verifying their education, skills, and…
Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Labour Market Insights
How the Labour Market Information Council is exploring artificial intelligence to support the labour market information ecosystem With advancements in computing infrastructure, deep learning, and natural language processing, artificial intelligence (AI)…
Temporary foreign workers, DEI initiatives, and return-to-work policies: The labour issues Canadians are talking about on social media
Every year on the first Monday of September, Labour Day is celebrated to advocate for workers’ rights and celebrate workers’ accomplishments. Last year, LMIC used Labour Day as an opportunity to…
The state of youth employment in Canada
Every year on August 12, International Youth Day highlights youth issues internationally and recognizes the potential of youth as active partners in today’s global society. Youth is a crucial phase of…
Guest blog: Navigating labour markets and information as a refugee in Canada
Refugees in Canada encounter significant barriers to accessing labour market information (LMI), and their access varies based on the immigration stream through which they arrive. Those who arrive as refugees frequently…